Nov 27, 2018

Duane Elton Ferris was born October 15, 1923 to John H, and Elizabeth Doty Ferris in a farmhouse across the Susquehanna River from Laceyville, PA. He was the last of their 6 children.  When he was three the family moved to Sayre, PA. He graduated from Sayre High School in 1941. His induction into the U. S. Army occurred...

Nov 27, 2018

Alfred E. Cannarile, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on November 27, 2018 at his home. A Memorial graveside burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona in the spring.

Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 25, 2018

Lena Marie Risteau, 76 of Central Lake, died November 25, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

She was born May 4, 1942 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Patterson) Alexander.

Lena loved her family.  She enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and she loved their family picnics.   Lena liked...

Nov 23, 2018

William "Bill" J. Clark, 93 of Boyne City passed away at home on November 23, 2018.

Bill was born on February 22, 1925 in East Jordan, MI to the late Frank and Edrie (Meyers) Clark. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a medic. Bill was honorably discharged in 1943 with two...

Nov 19, 2018

Robert W. Maine

Robert (Bob) passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 91 in Charlevoix, MI.

He was born June 12, 1927 in Mason, MI to Orla and Ilah Maine. Bob was in the Army and completed his service in 1946. After the Army he worked for a John Deere dealership in...

Nov 12, 2018

Walter J Makowski, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Monday, November 12, 2018 at home.  He was born July 16, 1926 in Dearborn the son of John and Verna (Perry) Makowski.

Walter proudly served in the US Army during WWII.  He worked for the United States Postal Service in Garden City and retired after 42 years.  Upon retirement...

Nov 12, 2018

Doris L Irish, 88 of Mancelona died November 12, 2018 at home.

She was born November 6, 1930 in Cadillac the daughter of Richard and Winifred (Haynes) Bigger.

Doris moved to Mancelona in 1960 and worked for Boyne Products (United Tech), eventually retiring from there.  In 1985 she joined the Moose Lodge and helped in...

Nov 10, 2018

Larry D. Kotz, 67, of Mancelona, passed away, at his home on November 10, 2018.  No services are planned.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 8, 2018

Grace Baumbach Warner, whose 40 year teaching career ranged from country school houses to more than three decades as a highly respected fourth grade teacher in Central Lake Elementary died Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mrs. Warner, a resident of H & D Farms at Norwood Corners with her son Douglas, was 99 years old.

“She was my...

Nov 7, 2018

Marjorie H. Fleet, 78 of Bellaire passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family at her side.

She was born April 4, 1940 in Detroit to William and Josephine (Densmore) Stiem.  Marjorie spent many summers traveling from Detroit to Bellaire until moving here permanently in 1973.

Marjorie was a...

Nov 6, 2018

Mancelona, MI – Thurman Wesley McCarty, 87, of Mancelona, MI passed peacefully on his birthday, Nov 6, 2018.  Thurman was born in Antrim, MI and lived his entire life in Mancelona and married Vivian Joyce Burley on Nov 17, 1956.

Thurman treasured his time with family, hunting, either building/repairing or fiddling with something and most of all...

Nov 6, 2018

Iris Maxine (Petrie) Shaw was born to Rodney and Doris Petrie on August 18, 1929 in Clawson, Michigan. She grew up in East Jordan, the oldest of seven children.

On March 5, 1955, she married William Judson Shaw. They had seven children. They were divorced in 1977, and Iris moved back to her hometown in 1988.

Nov 6, 2018

Kenneth E. Rosa,  83, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 6, 2018 at his home.

Kenneth was born on August 18, 1935 in Jerome Twp, Michigan the son of Franklin and Lulu (Murray) Rosa.

Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing,  bird watching and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  He worked as a pipefitter and was a...

Nov 5, 2018

Clifford E. Swanstrom,  86, of Bellaire, went peacefully to his eternal home on November 5, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

He is survived by Linda, his wife of 60 years.  Also surviving are 4 children, Johnathan (Catherine) Swanstrom, Beth (Rex) Bulgrien, Anita (Tom) Isenga, and Kenneth Swanstrom, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, who will all...

Nov 4, 2018

Charles Unbehaun 1925 ~ 2018.

Charles W. Unbehaun Jr., age 93, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away November 4th in the Charlevoix, Michigan home he shared with Christine (Chris) his loving wife and best friend of 45 years. Chuck, as he was fondly known by his many friends, is survived by Chris, their five-children (between them), fourteen...

Nov 3, 2018

John Arthur Michanowicz of Ellsworth peacefully entered eternity early November 3, 2018, at McLaren Hospital, Petoskey, with his brother, sister and Godson by his bedside.

John was born to Arthur and Margaret Michanowicz of Wyandotte on July 22, 1959. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Thomas Michanowicz of East Jordan; siblings, Robert...

Nov 3, 2018

James C. Lamonse, 74 of Charlevoix passed away on November 3, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 3, 2018

Steven J. DeNike,  58, of Bellaire, passed away on November 3, 2018 at his home.

Steve was born on November 27, 1959, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Clarence and Hilda (Popp) DeNike.

Steve was an intelligent, giving man who was always there to help anyone in need, especially his family.

He...

Nov 2, 2018

Emmor “Butch” Johnson,  68, of Mancelona, passed away on November 2, 2018 at his daughters home.

Butch was born on May 12, 1950, in Sandusky, MI, the son of Paul and Mary (Hill) Johnson.

Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart for being wounded in...

Nov 1, 2018

Mary Louise (Putz) Lakies 87 of Charlevoix, MI passed peacefully on Nov 1, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs, MI.

Mary was born on July 19, 1931 to Louis and Mary (Sosolik) Putz in Bryan Texas. As a teen Mary and her family moved to Douglas, AZ. She graduated from Douglas High in 1951.

Mary moved to Charlevoix after marrying in Feb 1953 and latermarried Louie Lakies in Nov 1977.

Mary was employed with Hoskins Mfg for thirty three years as Production Control prior to retiring in 1994 and was instrumental in manufacturing...